Volksgerichtshof

The Volksgerichtshof (German for "People's Court") was a court established by Hitler after the Reichstag fire to handle those accused of political criminal offences, such as treason.

Related Topics:
German - Hitler - Reichstag fire - Treason

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The Volksgerichtshof became infamous for the enormous number of death sentences that it handed down while led by Roland Freisler.

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Many of those found guilty by the Volksgerichtshof met their ends at the Plötzensee prison.

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